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Synopsis
The opera dramatizes the rise of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor to unify China, focusing on his complex relationship with the shaman-musician Gao Jianli. Tasked with composing an anthem for the new empire, Gao must choose between his art and the emperor's tyranny. The story explores the tension between political power and artistic integrity, culminating in a devastating confrontation between creator and ruler.